On Saturday, Mr. Netanyahu announced that an Israeli delegation would visit Khartoum “in the coming days” to finalize the agreements. One of the proposed points of the agreement was to have three different capitals for South Sudan to distribute power, but a spokesman for Machar objected. The two countries then quickly ratified their respective agreements with Israel. And it paved the way for other Sunni Gulf countries to follow suit: Bahrain has already signed an agreement, which in turn is welcomed by Saudi Arabia and Oman, which could also soon be looking for a normalization. The PA reports on some of the key details of the peace agreement and notes that it includes the dissolution of armed groups, the formation of an inclusive government and the creation of a fund for victims who have suffered during years of conflict. A U.S. State Department official encouraged IGAD to implement the ceasefire within 72 hours. The official also said that the United States welcomed the commitment to a ceasefire and encouraged the parties to build on the agreement. The agreement between Israel and Sudan, announced on Friday, was a historic step forward, but the road to a formal peace treaty and the establishment of full diplomatic relations could be further complicated and time-consuming. African Union (AU) Commission President Moussa Faki Mahamat congratulated the Central African Republic`s stakeholders on the agreement. He also commended the Sudanese authorities for their role in the peace agreement, as well as African Union for Peace and Security advocate Smael Chergui and his team for their diligence in accompanying the process. They also promised to begin negotiations on “cooperation agreements in these areas, as well as in the areas of agricultural technology, aviation, migration and other areas” and decided to “work together to build a better future and advance the cause of peace in the region.” What about relationships between people? The Emiratis seem really enthusiastic about relations with Israel and Bahrainis have largely welcomed their government`s agreement with Jerusalem, despite protests from the Shiite population.
Both countries have small but well-integrated Jewish communities, supported by the government. In the knockout world, much good is being done about this new peace agreement in the bus agreements. Everyone hopes it will take time and a new era is opening up, touching the wood. However, as things stand, it will take more than 33 days for Friday`s announcement to culminate in a good faith peace agreement. KHARTOUM (Reuters) – South Sudan`s president signed a peace deal with rebels on Wednesday, including a 72-hour ceasefire, as Sudan`s foreign minister said, but rebels rejected other parts of the deal. The peace agreement, known as the Khartoum Agreement, is officially called the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation. The peace agreement was first signed on Tuesday, February 5 in Khartoum, Sudan. Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, who moderated the talks this week, said the agreement was a “gift to the people of South Sudan.” The agreement signed with other opposition leaders provides for the new unity government to govern for three years, followed by parliamentary elections, Ahmed said. AP quotes Herbert Gontran Djono Ahaba, who speaks on behalf of the rebels in Khartoum, as saying: “The difficult period begins now, and it is the implementation of the Khartoum agreement…
This agreement is essential for peace,” he said. The president of the K.K., Faustin Archange Touadéra, reportedly told the representatives of the armed groups: “Let us go back together to Bangui to build our country together.” He added: “We have no right to disappoint.” The agreement, reached in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, aims to end a war that has claimed tens of thousands of lives.